Fort Meade in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

18th Century French Mortar

By F. Robby, June 7, 2008

1. 18th Century French Mortar Marker

Inscription. Cast in France of high bronze alloy, circa 1725, the sunburst design was the official crest of Louis XV. This 10 inch mortar was sent to America as part of the French support of the American Revolution. It saw service at the Siege of Yorktown, Virginia in October, 1781, where French artillerymen successfully employed it to bombard the British defences.

Location. 39° 6.044′ N, 76° 44.324′ W. Marker is in Fort Meade, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. Marker is on English Avenue 0.2 miles from Mapes Road, on the left when traveling south. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort George G Meade MD 20755, United States of America.

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